June 3, 2011
Michael Curie
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100
michael.curie@nasa.gov
Tracy Young
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468
tracy.g.young@nasa.gov
MEDIA ADVISORY: M11-111
MEDIA EVENTS TO HIGHLIGHT CARGO ON NASA'S LAST SHUTTLE FLIGHT
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida will
host two media events to highlight the hardware flying aboard the
final space shuttle mission, targeted to launch July 8.
At 1 p.m. EDT on Friday, June 10, managers and team members involved
in processing the elements for flight will be available for media
interviews at Kennedy's Space Station Processing Facility. During its
STS-135 mission, shuttle Atlantis will carry the multi-purpose
logistics module Raffaello, filled with a variety of spare parts and
supplies for the International Space Station. Atlantis also will
deliver the Robotic Refueling Mission system, which will investigate
the potential for robotically refueling existing spacecraft in orbit.
At 6 a.m. on Friday, June 17, news media representatives are invited
to attend a sunrise photo opportunity at Launch Pad 39A. Atlantis'
payloads are scheduled to arrive at the launch pad during the evening
on June 16. The rotating service structure, which protects Atlantis
from inclement weather and provides access while at the pad, will be
open to support the lifting of the payload canister for eventual
transfer into the shuttle's payload bay.
Reporters without permanent Kennedy credentials should submit their
requests online at:
https://media.ksc.nasa.gov
For the June 10 event, U.S. reporters must apply by 4:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 8. Accreditation for international journalists for
this event is closed. For the June 17 event, international
journalists must apply for credentials by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
June 8. U.S. reporters must apply by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15.
Journalists planning to attend the June 10 event must arrive at
Kennedy's news center by 12:15 p.m. for transportation to the Space
Station Processing Facility. For the June 17 event, journalists must
arrive at Kennedy's news center by 5:30 a.m. for transportation to
the launch pad.
To attend both events, news media representatives must be dressed in
full-length pants, flat shoes that entirely cover the feet and shirts
with sleeves. Wireless microphones and cell phones are not permitted
at the launch pad.
For information about the STS-135 mission, visit:
http://go.nasa.gov/STS-135
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